1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Corvette | P4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |